After starting their season with five straight games on the road, Wellsville is finally coming home. They will be defending their home-fieldthey go up against the Valley Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with nine defeats in a row dating back to last season, Wellsville finally turned things around against Leetonia on Friday. They took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 35-0 win over the Bears. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Tyrell Watkins, who rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also picked up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Richie Wyse, who rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Wellsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Wellsville's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. The heavy lifting was done by Dontay Wilcox and Watkins, who racked up four sacks between them.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.2 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took down East Palestine 56-38. The victory was familiar territory for the Eagles who have now won four games in a row.
Wellsville's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Valley Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Wellsville was taken down by Valley Christian 53-13 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Wellsville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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